To acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of veterans of the Vietnam war and formally apologize for the treatment they received upon returning home.
Summary
This joint resolution recognizes the sacrifice of veterans of the Vietnam War and commends them for their sacrifice to the United States. The joint resolution also urges the President to formally acknowledge the widespread mistreatment of such veterans and issue a formal apology to the veterans and their families. Additionally, the joint resolution expresses urgent support for increased education to better reflect the sacrifice and treatment of Vietnam veterans.
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Introduction
Sep 2021
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President
Introduced Sep 28, 2021
Last action Oct 25, 2021
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Oct 25, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
lower
Sep 28, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
lower
Sep 28, 2021
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Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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